Greetings,

As part of a bundle package I recently purchased a 1958 Seamaster Chronometer (505 movement) in an 18k gold case. Great watch - it just has the wrong (very wrong) dial.

Some time at least four years before I bought it (and two owners ago) the dial was replaced with a Constellation replacement from the 1970s.

I am having a difficult time sourcing the proper Chronometer dial (preferably from within the U.S.) I would even consider a comparable Seamaster period dial so it was not such a bad marriage (botch job)

I am attaching an image from an earlier thread of what I am seeking. And another of what it looks like now (just cant live with it this way)

Anyone have one or point me in the right direction?

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

 

Your constellation dial might turn out to be 18k gold, get it back when having it changed.
Good luck in your search.
Mounir

 

Thank you. Yes it is 18k and hallmarked on both the lugs and on the inside back cover - I have a very honest and trustworthy local watch repairman who will change the dial once I find one.

 

Just curious, but is the dial glued on or held with double sided tape?

Impossible that a 70's dial would fit a 505 movement with the dial posts still attached. Same for the matching hands as they would need to be reamed out if too small or they wouldn't fit if too large.

Also appears to be the right fit for the case all around. Another somehow I doubt a 70's dial would fit so nicely into a late 50's case

What is the reference number on the case back?

DON

 

Agreed - it is a long shot but there are a few folks with piles of parts.

 

Don, I haven't completely disassembled it yet-so I don't know how it is attached. I think it was an older dial obtained in the 1970s.There was an old thread on this watch back in 2013 and someone said that there was a small hoard of these old stock dials available back IN the 1970s from Australia (?) - so I misspoke it was not a 1970s dial. Here is a photo of the case back.

 

I think I found what I need. I will have to buy a whole watch to get it, but at least the parts will match.

Thanks all.....